First Grade Teacher

St. Edith Catholic School

Livonia, Michigan

August 2012-Present

• accountable for teaching Reading, Phonics, Writing, Mathematics, Religion, Social Studies, and Science

• created and maintained a supportive classroom environment that motivated students to learn to their highest potentials

• communicated with parents through multiple avenues to foster home-school connections

• initiated and executed the implementation of Edline for the school

• served as the teacher representative on the Technology Committee

• established "A World in Motion" program in the first grade classroom

• administered the IOWA tests for first grade

• assisted with various after school events

• designed curriculum maps for first grade

 

Second Grade Teacher

Bishop Kelley Catholic School

Lapeer, Michigan
August 2011-August 2012

• utilized various forms of media in the classroom, including a Smart Board, Elmo and iPad

• prepared children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

 

 

Teacher Intern

United Oaks Elementary

Hazel Park, Michigan
August 2010-May 2011

• developed engaging lessons with accommodations and assessments based on the diversity of the 1st grade classroom community during ten weeks of lead teaching

• planned and adapted science and social studies units to meet the needs of the individual students present in the classroom